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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax X-5 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 3 years after the T900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony T900

 X-5 T900 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax X-5

 T900 X-5 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony T900

 X-5 T900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 compared to the T900.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and T900 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
54
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony T900
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $300